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bluecountry
bluecountry g Trent Berger
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One thing I’ve noticed over the past month, my body weight has dropped from 170.9 to 169.3 but body fat risen from 7.0 to 9.2%.  Is that odd and something to be alarmed at/need addressing (according to InBody machine).
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: bluecountry

 

 
One thing I’ve noticed over the past month, my body weight has dropped from 170.9 to 169.3 but body fat risen from 7.0 to 9.2%.  Is that odd and something to be alarmed at/need addressing (according to InBody machine).

Sounds like you lost some muscle. Are you eating enough to maintain your muscle mass?

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bluecountry
bluecountry g Trent Berger
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Yea 2400-2600.

SirChuckles
SirChuckles g Papa Chuckles
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Posted By: bluecountry

Yea 2400-2600.

I would imagine those are sufficient calories, however just as important is making sure you're getting enough protein in your diet. Especially when losing weight, you will need enough protein to preserve as much muscle mass as possible. Do you know your specific macros and how many grams of protein you are getting in each day?

bluecountry
bluecountry g Trent Berger
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Yeh it's 300 carbs/225 protein/rest fat.

 

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: bluecountry

Yeh it's 300 carbs/225 protein/rest fat.

 

I think you need to be closer to 3,000 - 3250 Caloires Trent. Try hitting at least 2,850 calories this week and lets see how you feel!

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bluecountry
bluecountry g Trent Berger
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Hmmm.

Just did InBody again this morning.

Says I’m 166.5 and 8.2% BF.

 

Now I did do a lot of bike riding yesterday but as well, I have IBS and until Wednesday I had been having a significant flare up (bloating/more backed up).

A trainer at the gym told me any digestive issues can throw it off...so I’m wondering if that is why I dropped weight but gained so called bodyfat, and now that things have cleared, that I’m actually ok?

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